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MS SB2722
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing of all white-tailed deer harvested within any enclosure in Mississippi.
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Designates first violations of the testing requirement as Class II violations and subsequent violations as Class I violations with corresponding punishments.
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Authorizes Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks personnel to enter enclosures to depopulate white-tailed deer if CWD is diagnosed within the enclosure or to collect tissue samples if CWD is diagnosed within five miles of the enclosure.
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Requires owners of enclosures containing white-tailed deer to register with the department and comply with all CWD testing requirements.
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Takes effect July 1, 2020.
Legislative Description
Chronic wasting disease; require testing of white-tailed deer harvested in enclosures, and designate Class I and II violations.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
6/10/2020